F 150 Super Crew 4WD V8-4.6L SOHC VIN 6 (2003)
6. Remove the oil pan.
7. CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs, or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These may
cause scratches and gouges resulting in leak paths. Use a plastic scraper to clean the sealing surfaces.
Remove and discard the oil pan gasket. Clean the sealing surfaces with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on
the packaging. Inspect the mating surfaces.
Installation
1. NOTE: If the oil pan is not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use
silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil
leakage.
Apply silicone gasket and sealant in the locations shown.
2. NOTE: If the oil pan is not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use
silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil
leakage.
Apply silicone gasket and sealant in the locations shown.
